Kawa Ni Menu

Kawa Ni is a trendy Asian fusion Japanese restaurant in Westport, CT, offering a unique dining experience. With a wide range of vegetarian options and a casual yet elegant atmosphere, it caters to various preferences. The menu includes creative dishes like shaved broccoli miso goma and kani crab salad, showcasing a blend of traditional and innovative flavors. Customers praise the udon with pork and lamb noodles for their original spices and cultural interpretations. The cozy ambiance and attentive service add to the overall dining experience. Standout dishes like the pork and garlic ramen and Szechuan dumplings receive high praise for their rich flavors. While prices may be on the higher side, the quality of ingredients and skillful execution make Kawa Ni worth a visit for a special occasion or a delightful dining experience.

KORUDO (cold)

TSUKEMONO

house-cured & pickled vegetables

$8.00

TOFU POCKETS

crab, sushi rice, yuzu tartar, pumpernickel

$15.00

SHAVED BROCCOLI MISO GOMA

ham, ra-yu, burnt honey

$15.00

ADDICTIVE CABBAGE

sesame, wasabe, hondashi

$8.00

KANI CRAB SALAD

mango, cucumber, chili kewpie, breadcrumbs

$16.00

MISO CUCUMBERS

fried shallot, sesame, ra-yu

$13.00

DEVILED TAMAGO*

miso, wasabi furikake, kombu

$12.00

TUNA*

black truffle, plum oolong dashi, sugar kelp

$24.00

SCALLOP*

apple, white ponzu, serrano, yuzu

$19.00

HAMACHI*

saikyo miso, yuzu kosho, sesame

$22.00

NAMA (raw)

HOTTO (hot)

STEAMED EDAMAME

$9.00

CHICKEN KARAAGE

long chili sauce

$13.00

FRIED CHICKEN WINGS

$16.00

KUNG PAO KARAAGE

peanuts, yuzu goddess

$14.00

PORK RIBS

maple, rayu, daikon

$15.00

CREAMY SPICY TUNA NIGIRI*

daikon, nori

$9.00

RED CURRY COCONUT ONIGIRI

edamame, honeynut squash tofu, cilantro

$12.00

SALMON TEMAKI*

(serves 4) yuzu tartar, soy pickled cucumber, everything seasoning, sesame, bonito

$24.00

SCALLOP TEMAKI*

(serves 4) yuzu kosho, wasabi peas, yuzu juice, granny smith apples

$24.00

TUNA TEMAKI*

(serves 4) miso ponzu, sesame oil, shio kombu, scallion, sesame seeds

$24.00

CRAB TEMAKI*

(serves 4) kani & lump crab meat, cream cheese

$22.00

NIGIRI/ONIGIRI

DUMPLINGS

SZECHUAN

(6 per order) ponzu, garlic hot oil

GYOZA

(6 per order) red cabbage tsukemono, peanuts, sesame

PEEKYTOE CRAB RANGOON

ginger-kosho dressing

$13.00

PORK BELLY BAHN MI

kani, tsukemono, kimchee kewpie

$16.00

PICKLED TOFU BAO

(2 per order) kimchi green tomato, sweet soy, cilantro

$13.00

BIANG BIANG CHICKEN BAO

(2 per order) hot honey, yuzu goma, pickles, cilantro

$13.00

SPAM BAO

japanese mustard, pickles, cilantro

$14.00

SANDOITCHI (sandwiches)

DON-BURI (rice bowls)

KARAAGE DON

creamy spicy sauce, rice, salad

$19.00

CRAB FRIED RICE*

kani, bacon, corn, egg

$15.00

MUSHROOM FRIED RICE*

egg, cabbage,cilantro

$14.00

CHIRASHI DON *POKE*

tuna, hamachi, kani, pineapple, coconut rice

$26.00

COLD SESAME NOODLES

sesame-peanut sauce, szechuan pickled vegetables, miso noodles

$15.00

KIMCHI CARBONARA

parmesan, bacon, egg, miso noodles

$16.00

SPICY LAMB DAN DAN

sesame, peanuts, tobanjan, miso noodles

$17.00

MEN (noodles, no broth)

RAMEN (noodles w/ broth)

SPICY MISO*

buttered corn, scallion, soft egg, tofu, miso noodles

$16.00

MUSHROOM DASHI

roasted mushrooms, green onions, hijiki, tokyo noodles

$17.00

PORK & GARLIC RAMEN*

braised belly, shoyu egg, buttered corn, black garlic, tonkatsu noodles

$17.00

SPICY KAI UDON

crab, pickled clams, sesame, udon noodles

$19.00

KAEDAMA

extra serving of noodles

$4.00

MATCHA TIRAMISU

$10.00

BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE

$11.00

DEZATO (dessert)